Linear Superposition: Electric Fields Explained

[Brewer]

this principle does apply to electric fields doesn't it?

If I have two (different) charges in different positions, and the question asks for the electric field (mag and direction) at another point, I can find them separately and then add them together (using vectors of course) can't I?

 

[George Jones]

Yes.

Regards,
George

 

[Hootenanny]

Yes, you can find the electric field strength using the summation of vectors.

~H

edit: Sorry George, didn't see your reply.

 

[Brewer]

Thanks guys.

So with any luck my answer is correct then!